What an insane thing to blame on President Trump.
The White House hit back hard at New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday after she tried to blame President Donald Trump for a major shake-up coming to one of the NFL’s most beloved broadcasts.
Millions of football fans were stunned when Scott Hanson, longtime host of NFL RedZone, confirmed that commercials are coming to the show — despite its iconic promise of “seven hours of commercial-free football.”
NFL RedZone to Add Commercials
During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Hanson revealed he had no control over the change:
“The network handles all the business decisions, and I don’t have any control over what changes might be made to the show,” Hanson said. “When we go on air, viewers will still catch every touchdown and every big moment — nothing exciting on the field will be missed, even with the business side coming into play.”
Starting in 2026, NFL RedZone will move to ESPN, where the new format is expected to include split-screen ads, similar to NASCAR or WWE events. Fans may see live games on one side of the screen while advertisements play on the other — with ad audio running over the action, according to The Athletic.
This marks a historic change for a channel many viewers considered sacred for its non-stop coverage of Sunday NFL games.
Hochul Tries to Blame Trump
The announcement set off an uproar on social media, with thousands of fans voicing anger at the NFL and ESPN. But Hochul went a step further, making it political.
Hochul blasted the change in a fiery post on X, writing, “Less football and more ads — this is what Trump’s America looks like,” while tagging both the NFL and ESPN. “You still have time to make it right!”
Her bizarre claim instantly sparked outrage among conservatives, who pointed out that President Trump has nothing to do with ESPN’s business decisions.
White House Fires Back
The Trump White House didn’t hold back.
Trump spokesman Steven Cheung slammed the comment in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling it “a ridiculous thing to say” and adding, “there’s no fixing that kind of ignorance.”
This quick and sharp response rallied Trump supporters, many of whom accused Democrats of weaponizing sports to attack the former president.
NFL Defends Its Move
The NFL defended the decision, saying advertising has always been part of the business:
“Sponsors have been an important part of ‘NFL RedZone’ for more than a decade,” an NFL spokesperson stated. “The NFL will continue to own and operate the program once the ESPN deal is finalized.”
Why This Matters
This fight isn’t just about football — it’s about politicians exploiting America’s pastimes for their own gain.
- ESPN and the NFL are set to cash in on loyal fans, even if it means ruining a beloved tradition.
- Democrats like Hochul are using the issue to smear Trump, instead of focusing on real problems like crime, inflation, and border chaos.
For millions of fans, Sunday football may never feel the same again — and the Democrat blame game shows no sign of slowing down.
